So fast!
Ye Cangtian's heart was greatly alarmed. Perhaps it was his full potential erupting in the critical moment, but Ye Cangtian narrowly dodged the opponent's attack.
"Kid, not many can dodge my attack. You can reveal your identity now..."
Xue Ye stopped, his gaze sweeping over them. Before he could finish, his voice abruptly cut off.
The other party's appearance was so familiar; it was indeed Ye Cangtian from Hua Xia.
He never expected that the one tracking him was Ye Cangtian. This was also why he hadn't notified the members of the Guangming Hall for support.
Dealing with ordinary masters among Hua Xia's forces didn't require help from others.
The next moment, a flicker of rage flashed in Xue Ye's eyes. The fact that the other party could track him likely meant he had discovered the Four Powers meeting.
Then, choosing him as a target was tantamount to telling everyone that he was the weakest Earth-level powerhouse among the Four Powers!
How could he tolerate that!
As he thought this, his gaze turned sinister. He said, "Ye Cangtian, you've got some nerve! I haven't come for you, yet you've delivered yourself. Do today's young people not cherish their lives so much?"
"Xue Ye, aren't you afraid of talking too much and sticking your tongue out!"
"Do you think you have the ability to threaten me, besides sneak attacks?"
Ye Cangtian snorted coldly. Although the opponent's sneak attack had made him uneasy, now that the situation had shifted from covert to overt, it meant he had abandoned his greatest advantage.
The threat would thus be significantly reduced.
"Such big talk!"
"Ye Cangtian, do you really think of yourself as something special?"
"Today, this old man will let you know the price of arrogance!"
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Xue Ye's face immediately flushed red, and he became enraged.
The moment his voice fell, he had already flashed before Ye Cangtian, his dagger moving rapidly.
Clang, clang, clang...
The next moment, the weapons of both sides erupted with intense sparks, and the sounds of collision continuously spread.
Facing Xue Ye in a head-on confrontation, Ye Cangtian was not at a disadvantage at all; in fact, he held a slight edge.
It was just that Ye Cangtian hadn't expected that his Ice Crystal Dagger would have no effect on Xue Ye at all, and Xue Ye's speed wasn't slowed down in the slightest.
Meanwhile, Xue Ye, during the exchange, also became increasingly serious.
He had originally thought that Ye Cangtian, having just entered the Earth-level realm, wouldn't be too difficult to deal with. But now, even with his full effort, he was still at a disadvantage, truly making him feel wary.
Xue Ye also attempted to create distance and retreat into the shadows to employ a strategy of sneak attacks.
However, Ye Cangtian kept him entangled, giving him no opportunity to disengage.
Ding!
With another slight sound, Xue Ye's body suddenly trembled. A hint of suspicion flashed in his eyes.
Ye Cangtian's attack just now had seemed quite powerful, but it was effortless for him to block.
As Xue Ye hesitated, the dagger in Ye Cangtian's hand seemed to tremble, instantly striking Xue Ye's dagger again.
Still bewildered, Xue Ye's expression changed drastically. This attack's power far exceeded his imagination.
The next instant, the dagger in his hand was sent flying by a tremendous force, and Ye Cangtian's Ice Crystal Dagger, with no obstruction, sliced across Xue Ye's chest.
"You..."
Seeing the blood splatter and white ribs break, Xue Ye's face changed dramatically. His gaze swept over Ye Cangtian, and he couldn't utter a word.
He desperately wanted to ask what that move was, and why such a seemingly ordinary move could heavily injure him.
However, he knew even more clearly that now was not the time to inquire about these matters. The most important thing to do was to escape.
Otherwise, if he continued to fight in his current state, his chances of survival would be minuscule.
"I said, you pose no threat in a direct confrontation."
Ye Cangtian flashed and blocked the fleeing Xue Ye, continuing, "You don't think you can escape now, do you?"
"..."
Seeing Ye Cangtian blocking his path, Xue Ye's heart sank to the bottom.
As a Killer God, his speed was certainly not slow. Even when injured, few people of the same level could catch up to him.
Yet Ye Cangtian had done it. This proved that without any miracles, he couldn't escape by simply fleeing.
"Ye Cangtian, let's make a deal."
"As long as you let me go, I promise to withdraw from this operation. Not only will I leave Hua Xia immediately, but I will also restrain the Heavenly Net in the future and never be an enemy to Hua Xia!"
Xue Ye spoke slowly. There was no other way; only by living could there be a future. He couldn't care about the Guangming Hall's operation anymore.
Moreover, he had already made a move against Ye Cangtian and was considered to have participated in the operation, even if he failed to kill Ye Cangtian. This way, he could explain himself if the Guangming Hall questioned him later.
Hearing Xue Ye's words, a hint of playful amusement appeared on Ye Cangtian's face.
He slowly shook his head and said, "Hua Xia is not a place that a killer like you can just come and go as you please? Besides, you think I would let you go based on your word alone? Aren't you being too naive?"
Huh?
Upon hearing the first half of the sentence, Xue Ye's expression became extremely grim, thinking he might have to fight to the death for a slim chance of survival.
But upon hearing the latter half, he seemed to sense that Ye Cangtian's killing intent wasn't that strong.
Thinking this, he quickly said, "Ye Cangtian, what exactly will it take for you to let me go? As long as I can do it, name your price!"
Hearing this, the smile on Ye Cangtian's face grew even more pronounced. He mockingly said, "I heard the Guangming Hall is very generous this time. You should still have a Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, right?"
What!
Upon hearing this, Xue Ye's eyes widened instantly. He hadn't expected Ye Cangtian to know even the Guangming Hall's rewards.
Moreover, Ye Cangtian was actually interested in the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir.
For a moment, Xue Ye hesitated. If it were something else, he would have agreed without hesitation.
But the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir was the hope for the Heavenly Net to return to its peak!
"Xue Ye, you must understand that once you're dead, nothing else matters!"
Seeing Xue Ye's hesitant expression, Ye Cangtian snorted lightly and said indifferently.
"Alas!"
As his voice fell, Xue Ye finally sighed and reluctantly took out the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, handing it over.
What the other person said was correct; once dead, nothing else mattered.
Besides, the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir was on his person. If the other party killed him, they would still get the elixir, and the Heavenly Net would scatter due to his loss.
Therefore, using the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir to save his life now was the most cost-effective option.
As for the Heavenly Net, he would find another opportunity to recover its strength later...
After handing over the Nine Revolutions Golden Elixir, Xue Ye glared resentfully at Ye Cangtian and asked in a low voice, "Can I leave now?"
"Don't rush."
"Since you mentioned making a vow earlier, you might as well make one now."
"From now on, no Heavenly Net assassin, including yourself, is allowed to trespass into Hua Xia!"
Hearing Ye Cangtian's words, Xue Ye gritted his teeth, but with his life in the other party's hands, he dared not refuse.
So, he slowly raised his right hand and, very unwillingly, made a solemn vow.
Seeing this, Ye Cangtian showed a satisfied smile and said, "Remember, now immediately get out of Hua Xia, or you'll stay here forever!"
"You..."
Hearing the threatening words, Xue Ye's knuckles cracked. After a short while, he managed to calm down and then retreated from the forest.
"Heh heh, Xue Ye has withdrawn. Qiao, I'd like to see what kind of waves you can stir up now!"
Watching Xue Ye's retreating back, Ye Cangtian's face showed a mocking smile.
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